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The phone call echoed in Lin Yuan's ears, the cold voice sounding like an invitation from hell. His hand trembled slightly as he held the phone, a storm of emotions surging within him. The true source of the Cellular Devouring ability? Was it a trap set by the Obsidian Empire or the beginning of the truth? Lin Yuan's intuition told him this could be a golden opportunity, but it might also lead him straight into the Abyss.
He walked to the window, watching as the sky gradually brightened, the city's clamor slowly awakening. Lin Yuan took a deep breath and dialed Zhou Haoran's number.
“Lao Zhou, help me look up a place,” Lin Yuan's voice was slightly hoarse as he relayed the address of 66 Xinming Road.
On the other end, Zhou Haoran's groggy voice came through, clearly still half-asleep. However, upon hearing the seriousness in Lin Yuan's tone, he immediately woke up. “66 Xinming Road? Isn't that an old industrial area that's been abandoned for years? What are you going there for?”
“There are some things I need to confirm,” Lin Yuan replied without elaborating further; he knew Zhou Haoran would understand. “Remember, don’t let anyone know.”
After hanging up, Lin Yuan quickly gathered his things and changed into a dark athletic outfit that allowed for easy movement. He knew tonight would not be peaceful. The Obsidian Empire wanted to play; he would play along to the end.
As night fell, Lin Yuan took a taxi alone to 66 Xinming Road. Just as Zhou Haoran had said, it was indeed a desolate factory area. The tall buildings loomed in the darkness like silent giants, their rusty iron gates exuding an eerie atmosphere. Only a flickering streetlight cast a dim yellow glow, barely illuminating a small area.
Lin Yuan cautiously avoided the light’s reach, moving like a ghost blending into the shadows as he darted between the abandoned structures. He recalled the clues revealed by Han Lingyun’s avatar in the illusion; the hidden laboratory entrance should be tucked away in some inconspicuous corner of this area. Although his Guan Qi Abilities were suppressed in the illusion, in reality, he could clearly sense the faint Spiritual Energy Fluctuation around him.
He stopped in front of a crumbling wall overgrown with ivy and closed his eyes to sense carefully. Sure enough, a faint Spiritual Energy Fluctuation emanated from underground, almost imperceptible and mingling with the surrounding ruins' Lingqi—something that an ordinary person would never notice. A subtle smile crept onto Lin Yuan's lips; this fluctuation matched astonishingly well with the aura revealed by Han Lingyun’s avatar in the illusion. He cautiously approached and discovered a hidden metal door covered by vines at a Ventilation Duct.
The door had no handle—only a smooth black panel. Lin Yuan placed his palm against it and focused his mind; he quietly activated his Cell Phagocytosis Evolution ability, his fingertips glowing faintly. He had absorbed memory fragments from Han Lingyun’s avatar in the illusion that contained verification methods for entering and exiting within the Obsidian Empire. As energy flowed into it, a ghostly blue light illuminated on the black panel, followed by a scan of Lin Yuan’s iris—verification successful. The metal door emitted a soft click as it slowly opened inward, revealing a pitch-black passageway.
The passage was deep and filled with an icy metallic scent mixed with disinfectant, along with a hint of Lingqi lingering in the air. Without hesitation, Lin Yuan slipped inside as the door silently closed behind him.
As Lin Yuan stepped into the underground, a powerful Lingqi interference field hit him like a wave. His brow furrowed, and his Guan Qi Abilities instantly dulled, akin to an old television set with a blurry picture. The surrounding Lingqi became chaotic, with every energy fluctuation distorted and difficult to discern. This was more direct and thorough than the interference in an illusion. He had to slow his pace, relying on the faint Spiritual Energy Fluctuation he had absorbed from the Illusion Researcher as a guide. Those fluctuations flickered like fireflies in the chaotic Lingqi disturbance, each flash tightening his nerves. He cautiously advanced along the corridor, pressing his body against the cold wall, every step feeling like a dance on the edge of a blade, fearful of triggering any alarms. The faint sounds of mechanical operations and electrical buzzing occasionally reminded him that he was in a bizarre space where technology intertwined with Lingqi.
Ahead, the sound of patrolling footsteps reached Lin Yuan's ears, and he instantly held his breath, blending into the shadows of the wall. He could even hear the heavy breathing of the security personnel and the subtle sounds of their weapons shifting. Like a slippery eel, he hugged the wall, cleverly avoiding several waves of patrols by using corners and facilities for cover. Each near encounter quickened his heartbeat, cold sweat trickling down his temples.
At the end of the corridor stood a heavy alloy door, unmarked yet radiating a strong Spiritual Energy Fluctuation. Lin Yuan knew this was the Core Area. He activated Cell Phagocytosis Evolution again, silently unlocking the alloy door and pushing it open. The sight that greeted him made Lin Yuan's heart drop. The vast laboratory was brightly lit, with rows of transparent cultivation tanks containing humanoid biological entities. These beings were covered in tubes and wires connected to various complex instruments. Most shocking was that their heads were implanted with AI chips emitting a faint glow.
On a large screen in the center of the laboratory, data streams cascaded down like waterfalls, prominently displaying "Psycho Warrior," alongside astonishing parameters such as "AI and Lingqi Fusion Rate" and "Combat Power Assessment." A line of red alerts flashed on the screen: "Experiment entering final phase; mass production imminent!" Lin Yuan's heart sank; this was not research but rather the manufacturing of war machines! The Obsidian Empire was secretly creating these abominable Psycho Warriors that violated human ethics! This was not only a desecration of human bodies but also a twisted exploitation of Lingqi power! He envisioned a future where an army composed of these ruthless Psycho Warriors would sweep across the world, crushing all resistance.
Suppressing his shock, Lin Yuan sprang into action. He noticed an unprotected computer in a corner of the lab, its screen displaying detailed previews of the Psycho Warrior project. Like a ghost, he approached it, using the faint permissions gained from previously avoided researchers to attempt access to the laboratory's data network. His fingertips brushed against the keyboard as an invisible Spiritual Energy Fluctuation spread from them to connect with the computer. Data flowed like a river on the screen; Lin Yuan quickly found detailed parameters for the Psycho Warriors, their manufacturing processes, and most importantly—their weakness analysis. He began copying data at high speed, but the laboratory's defense system proved stronger than he had anticipated; progress was painfully slow at only three percent. Each second stretched out agonizingly as he felt he could be discovered at any moment.
Sweat soaked his forehead as his nerves tightened to their limits. He sensed that as he copied data, the laboratory's Spiritual Energy Fluctuation grew increasingly unstable—as if something was awakening.
Suddenly, an ear-piercing alarm blared throughout the laboratory: "Alert! Intruder detected!" The flashing red lights illuminated everything in stark contrast. Lin Yuan's expression changed; he knew things wouldn't go smoothly. Without hesitation, he yanked out the data cable, leaving the copy progress stuck at a pitiful seven percent. The alloy door of the laboratory creaked ominously as heavily armed security personnel surged in, their energy weapons aimed directly at him.
"Capture him! Alive!" shouted the leading security Captain.
Lin Yuan wasted no time; as security personnel charged toward him, he activated Scientific Analysis with a surge of energy coursing through his eyes as Data Streams flickered rapidly. The structural diagram of the laboratory, Lingqi defense lines, and even security personnel movement trajectories formed clear three-dimensional images in his mind in an instant. With a swift motion, he evaded the first wave of gunfire like a specter while utilizing Cellular Devouring to sweep past several security personnel. A trickle of weak spiritual energy surged into him; though minimal, it brought him a sense of returning strength as his spiritual power slightly increased.
"Bang! Bang!" He unleashed a series of punches, each one landing precisely on the vital points of the security personnel. Although these guards were well-trained, under Lin Yuan's Scientific Analysis, all their weaknesses were laid bare. He moved like a dancer on the edge of a blade, weaving effortlessly through the barrage of attacks, each counterstrike lethal and effective.
Lin Yuan knew he couldn't stay for long. While dodging attacks, he searched for an escape route. He noticed a row of exposed Spiritual Energy Pipelines along the side of the laboratory, which were the main conduits delivering high concentrations of Lingqi to the petri dishes. A spark of inspiration flashed in his eyes. Lin Yuan charged toward the Spiritual Energy Pipeline, with the security personnel hot on his heels. He grasped two thick pipes with both hands as Lingqi surged wildly within him. With the eruption of Cell Phagocytosis Evolution, the pipes creaked under immense pressure.
"Explode for me!" Lin Yuan shouted, as his Lingqi collided violently with the high concentration of Lingqi within the pipes.
"Boom!" A deafening explosion erupted as the Spiritual Energy Pipeline shattered, sending a powerful shockwave that flung the surrounding security personnel away. The laboratory was instantly thrown into chaos. Dense Lingqi surged forth along with steam, creating a white mist that obscured Lin Yuan's figure. Taking advantage of the confusion, he dashed toward the exit. In his frantic escape, he accidentally brushed against a device hidden behind a wall. It was a massive crystal radiating multicolored light—the core energy device of the laboratory, a Supreme Spirit Stone!
An overwhelming surge of spiritual energy flooded into Lin Yuan's body like a burst dam. His Cell Phagocytosis Evolution ability was instantly activated by this pure energy, reaching an unprecedented state of activity. He felt every cell in his body rejoicing, greedily absorbing this power. Lingqi cascaded through his meridians like a waterfall, cleansing his marrow. His strength skyrocketed at a visible rate; within mere seconds, he successfully broke through to the realm of Lingjing Awakening!
Lin Yuan had no time to ponder; he endured the pain of surging spiritual energy and burst out of the laboratory. Behind him, alarms blared and chaotic shouts echoed, but none of it mattered to him anymore. He had succeeded; he obtained crucial intelligence and experienced an unprecedented enhancement in power!
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